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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.27, 1,859.03 and 757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.27, 1,859.03 and 757.70 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.27 : 1,859.03 = 757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.27/1,859.03 = 757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.27x = 1,859.03 × 757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.27x = 1,408,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,577.74/1,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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